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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,987.50, 32,977.98 and 18,313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,987.50, 32,977.98 and 18,313.34 is: 27,467.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,987.50 : 32,977.98 = 18,313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,987.50/32,977.98 = 18,313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,987.50x = 32,977.98 × 18,313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,987.50x = 603,936,795.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,936,795.36/21,987.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,467.29

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